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Listen to this PREVIEW of the 21st episode of On Second Thought, a special bonus series you can hear on the And the Runner-Up Is Patreon exclusive feed! On Second Thought is a series in which Kevin is joined by TWO special guests in breaking down another Best Picture nominee not reviewed on the regular show that could have still been the runner-up. In this episode, Kevin speaks with Michael Domani...

Kevin brings back Gold Derby and The Awards Connection writer Andrew Carden to talk about Leo McCarey's drama 'The Bells of St. Mary's,' the likely runner-up in the 1945 Oscar race that lost to 'The Lost Weekend.' 0:00 - 1:23 - Introduction 1:24 - 34:25 - 'The Bells of St. Mary's' review 34:26 - 1:23:52 - Why 'The Bells of St. Mary's' lost Best Picture 1:23:53 - 1:48:39 - Shoulda been a contender...

Listen to a PREVIEW of the fourth episode of How Did They Win, a special bonus series you can hear on the And the Runner-Up Is Patreon exclusive feed! How Did They Win is a series in which Kevin is joined by special guests in breaking down a notable Oscar category outside of Best Picture. In this episode, Kevin speaks with Tom O'Brien,   Amy Thomasson, and Charlie Bright about Art Carney winning B...

Kevin brings back Next Best Picture writer and podcaster Casey Lee Clark to talk about Clarence Brown's coming of age film 'The Yearling,' the likely runner-up in the 1946 Oscar race that lost to 'The Best Years of Our Lives.' 0:00 - 1:13 - Introduction 1:14 - 30:20 - 'The Yearling' review 30:21 - 1:08:25 - Why 'The Yearling' lost Best Picture 1:08:26 - 1:43:12 - Shoulda been a contender 1:43:13 -...

Listen to a PREVIEW of the second episode of For My Consideration, a special bonus series you can hear on the And the Runner-Up Is Patreon exclusive feed! For My Consideration is a series in which Kevin is joined by a special guest in reviewing any film nominated for an Oscar in Academy history, as requested by patrons. In this episode, Kevin speaks with his beloved partner in crime Sebastian Gron...

Kevin welcomes back Next Best Picture's Cody Dericks to talk about George Seaton's 'Miracle on 34th Street,' the likely runner-up in the 1947 Oscar race that lost to 'Gentleman's Agreement.' 0:00 - 1:10 - Introduction 1:11 - 33:20 - 'Miracle on 34th Street' review 33:21 - 1:17:06 - Why 'Miracle on 34th Street' lost Best Picture 1:17:07 - 1:53:37 - Shoulda been a contender 1:53:38 - 1:58:13 - Did '...

Considering the state of *everything* happening in the world right now, I'm making this Patreon bonus episode fully available for free to everyone. I hope this can provide even just a little bit of distraction during this trying time.  Enjoy! On Second Thought is a series in which Kevin is joined by TWO special guests in breaking down another Best Picture nominee not reviewed on the regular show t...

Kevin brings back Gold Derby colleague Zach Laws to talk about John Huston's 'The Treasure of the Sierra Madre,' the likely runner-up in the 1948 Oscar race that lost to 'Hamlet.' 0:00 - 1:15 - Introduction 1:16 - 38:51 - 'The Treasure of the Sierra Madre' review 38:52 - 1:35:57 - Why 'The Treasure of the Sierra Madre' lost Best Picture 1:37:58 - 2:02:21 - Shoulda been a contender 2:02:22 - 2:05:5...

Listen to this PREVIEW of the 19th episode of On Second Thought, a special bonus series you can hear on the And the Runner-Up Is Patreon exclusive feed! On Second Thought is a series in which Kevin is joined by guests in breaking down another Best Picture nominee not reviewed on the regular show that could have still been the runner-up. In this episode, Kevin has Gold Derby colleague Rob Licuria o...

Kevin brings in The Film Experience writer and Sundays with Cate podcast host Murtada Elfadl to talk about Joseph L. Mankiewicz's 'A Letter to Three Wives,' the likely runner-up in the 1949 Oscar race that lost to 'All the King's Men.'  0:00 - 1:10 - Introduction 1:11 - 33:45 - 'A Letter to Three Wives' review 33:46 - 57:54 - Why 'A Letter to Three Wives' lost Best Picture 57:55 - 1:21:19 - Should...

Listen to this PREVIEW of the 18th episode of On Second Thought, a special bonus series you can hear on the And the Runner-Up Is Patreon exclusive feed! On Second Thought is a series in which Kevin is joined by TWO special guests in breaking down another Best Picture nominee not reviewed on the regular show that could have still been the runner-up. In this episode, Kevin speaks with Brandon Stanwy...

The 92nd Academy Awards have come and gone and it's time to break down what happened, the winners, the losers, and Parasite's historic victory. Kevin is joined by AwardsWatch owner Erik Anderson and Gold Derby senior editor Joyce Eng to discuss it all. This is very long but very worth it! Support And the Runner-Up Is on Patreon at patreon.com/andtherunnerupis ! Follow Kevin Jacobsen on Twitter: @K...

Kevin is pleased to welcome Izzy, the voice behind the wonderful Oscar-obsessed YouTube channel Be Kind Rewind, to talk about Billy Wilder's 'Sunset Boulevard,' the likely runner-up in the 1950 Oscar race that lost to 'All About Eve.'  0:00 - 1:18 - Introduction 1:19 - 43:30 - 'Sunset Boulevard' review 43:31 - 1:31:28 - Why 'Sunset Boulevard' lost Best Picture 1:31:29 - 1:54:54 - Shoulda been a co...

Listen to this PREVIEW of the 17th episode of On Second Thought, a special bonus series you can hear on the And the Runner-Up Is Patreon exclusive feed! On Second Thought is a series in which Kevin is joined by TWO special guests in breaking down another Best Picture nominee not reviewed on the regular show that could have still been the runner-up. In this episode, Kevin speaks with Amanda Spears...

Kevin brings back The Film Experience owner Nathaniel Rogers to talk about George Stevens' 'A Place in the Sun,' the likely runner-up in the 1951 Oscar race that lost to 'An American in Paris.'  0:00 - 1:19 - Introduction 1:20 - 36:33 - 'A Place in the Sun' review 36:34 - 1:08:16 - Why 'A Place in the Sun' lost Best Picture 1:08:17 - 1:27:05 - Shoulda been a contender 1:27:06 - 1:30:48 - Did 'A Pl...

The nominations for the 92nd Academy Awards were announced this week and it's time to break down what happened, who got snubbed, and who we think will win. Kevin is joined by Next Best Picture writers and podcasters Casey Lee Clark and Cody Dericks to discuss it all. And be sure to stay tuned for the end for a very special segment! Follow Kevin Jacobsen on Twitter: @Kevin_Jacobsen Follow Casey Lee...

Listen to this PREVIEW of the 16th episode of On Second Thought, a special bonus series you can hear on the And the Runner-Up Is Patreon exclusive feed! On Second Thought is a series in which Kevin is joined by TWO special guests in breaking down another Best Picture nominee not reviewed on the regular show that could have still been the runner-up. In this episode, Kevin speaks with Ryan C. Shower...

Kevin brings back Next Best Picture and Gold Derby's Tom O'Brien to talk about Fred Zinnemann's 'High Noon,' the likely runner-up in the 1952 Oscar race that lost to 'The Greatest Show on Earth.' 0:00 - 1:16 - Introduction 1:17 - 31:36 - 'High Noon' review 31:37 - 55:33 - Why 'High Noon' lost Best Picture 55:34 - 1:20:28 - Should been a contender 1:20:29 - 1:23:46 - Did 'High Noon' deserve to win?...

Happy holidays! As a special treat, listen to the full episode of How Did They Win, a bonus series you can hear on the And the Runner-Up Is Patreon exclusive feed! How Did They Win  is a series in which Kevin is joined by TWO special guests in breaking down a notable Oscar category outside of Best Picture. In this episode, Kevin speaks with Tom O'Brien  and Amy Thomasson about Kathryn Bigelow winn...

Kevin brings back Record-Journal reporter and Audrey Hepburn enthusiast Ashley Kus to talk about William Wyler's romantic comedy 'Roman Holiday,' the likely runner-up in the 1953 Oscar race that lost to 'From Here to Eternity.'    0:00 - 1:10 - Introduction   1:11 - 36:45 - 'Roman Holiday' review   36:46 - 1:06:31 - Why 'Roman Holiday' lost Best Picture   1:06:32 - 1:35:09 - Shoulda been a contend...

Listen to this PREVIEW of the 15th episode of On Second Thought, a special bonus series you can hear on the And the Runner-Up Is Patreon exclusive feed! On Second Thought is a series in which Kevin is joined by TWO special guests in breaking down another Best Picture nominee not reviewed on the regular show that could have still been the runner-up. In this episode, Kevin speaks with Kieran Scarlet...

Kevin welcomes InSession Film contributor and The Gayvourites podcast host Daniel Brilliant to talk about the George Seaton drama 'The Country Girl,' the likely runner-up in the 1954 Oscar race that lost to 'On the Waterfront.'  0:00 - 1:20 - Introduction 1:21 - 28:19 - 'The Country Girl' review 28:20 - 53:38 - Why 'The Country Girl' lost Best Picture 53:39 - 1:43:19 - Shoulda been a contender 1:4...

Listen to this PREVIEW of the 14th episode of On Second Thought, a special bonus series you can hear on the And the Runner-Up Is Patreon exclusive feed! On Second Thought is a series in which Kevin is joined by TWO special guests in breaking down another Best Picture nominee not reviewed on the regular show that could have still been the runner-up. In this episode, Kevin speaks with Andrew Carden...

Kevin welcomes RogerEbert.com assistant editor and film critic and MovieMom.com founder Nell Minow to talk about Joshua Logan's melodrama 'Picnic,' the likely runner-up in the 1955 Oscar race that lost to 'Marty.'  0:00 - 1:14 - Introduction 1:15 - 44:15 - 'Picnic' review 44:16 - 1:09:20 - Why 'Picnic' lost Best Picture 1:09:21 - 1:35:09 - Shoulda been a contender 1:35:10 - 1:38:33 - Did 'Picnic'...

Listen to this PREVIEW of the 13th episode of On Second Thought, a special bonus series you can hear on the And the Runner-Up Is Patreon exclusive feed! On Second Thought is a series in which Kevin is joined by TWO special guests in breaking down another Best Picture nominee not reviewed on the regular show that could have still been the runner-up. In this episode, Kevin speaks with Chris Feil and...